Kenton Richardson

Kenton Terry Richardson (born 26 June 1999) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for National League North side Spennymoor Town on loan from Sunderland.

Kenton Richardson
Personal information
Full name Kenton Terry Richardson[1]
Date of birth (1999-06-26) 26 June 1999
Place of birth Durham, England[2]
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)[3]
Position(s) Defender
Club information
Current team
 Spennymoor Town
(on loan from Sunderland)
Number 19
Youth career
2015–2017 Hartlepool United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017–2020 Hartlepool United 43 (0)
2020– Sunderland 0 (0)
2021 → Notts County (loan) 1 (0)
2021– → Spennymoor Town (loan) 23 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 18:40, 22 March 2022 (UTC)

Playing career

Richardson came through the youth team at Hartlepool United. He made his senior debut for Hartlepool as a substitute for Liam Donnelly in a 4–0 defeat to Mansfield Town on 11 February 2017.[4] Richardson signed his first professional contract in March 2017 alongside three other Hartlepool players.[5]

Following the expiration of his contract with Hartlepool, Richardson joined League One side Sunderland on a two-year deal, initially joining the club's under-23 side.[6]

On 8 March 2021, Richardson joined National League side Notts County on loan until 5 April 2021.[7] However, an injury meant that Richardson only played one game for County.

Richardson made his Sunderland debut on 5 October 2021 in an EFL Trophy win against Lincoln City.[8]

Richardson joined National League North side Spennymoor Town on a 28 day loan deal on 12 November 2021.[9] The loan deal was later extended until the end of the season.[10]

Personal life

Kenton's grandfather Fred Richardson was a professional footballer who played for Chelsea, Hartlepool United, Barnsley, Chester and West Brom.[11] Richardson is a boyhood Sunderland fan.[12]

Career statistics
As of 19 March 2022
Club Season Division League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Hartlepool United 2016–17 League Two 110000000110
2017–18 National League 6010000070
2018–19 National League 160200020200
2019–20 National League 100400010150
Total 430700030530
Sunderland 2020–21 League One 0000000000
2021–22 League One 0000003030
Total 0000003030
Notts County (loan) 2020–21 National League 1000000010
Spennymoor Town (loan) 2021–22 National League North 160000040200
Career total 6007000100770

References
  1. "EFL:Clubs Retained And Released Lists Published". EFL. 23 June 2016. Retrieved 24 May 2017.
  2. Kenton Richardson at Soccerway. Retrieved 21 March 2020.
  3. "Kenton Richardson". hartlepoolunited.co.uk. Hartlepool United F.C. Retrieved 21 March 2020.
  4. "Mansfield Town 4-0 Hartlepool United". BBC Sport. 11 February 2017. Retrieved 19 February 2017.
  5. "Hartlepool Quartet Handed Pro Deals". The LFE. 28 March 2017.
  6. "Kenton Richardson joins the club". Sunderland A.F.C. 28 August 2020. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
  7. "Deals done for defensive duo". Notts County FC. 8 March 2021. Retrieved 8 March 2021.
  8. "Kenton Richardson". Soccerbase.
  9. "Kenton Richardson has signed for Spennymoor on loan". The Northern Echo. 12 November 2021. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  10. "Richardson extends Spennymoor stay". Sunderland AFC. 28 January 2022. Retrieved 28 January 2022.
  11. "Tributes paid to father of Hartlepool United player who has died aged 62".
  12. "Sunderland sign Hartlepool United defender Kenton Richardson, initially for the under-23 squad". 28 August 2020.
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